Singapore Airlines infant and child policy: lap infants, bassinets and kids flying alone
Guide to Singapore Airlines infant and child policies. Learn about lap infant rules, baggage allowances for babies, and rules for checking strollers and car seats.
Singapore Airlines allows families to check a car seat and a fully collapsible stroller for free, in addition to the standard baggage allowance. You can also bring a compact, foldable stroller into the cabin if it meets specific size and weight limits, though it will count as a piece of your cabin baggage. When traveling with young children in the same booking, you can select standard seats for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
| Topic | What Singapore Airlines says |
|---|---|
| Who counts as a lap infant | An infant is a child at least seven days old and under two years old. Each infant must travel with an adult who is at least 18 years old.Source |
| Baby in its own seat | If you buy a separate seat for a child under three years old, you may be able to use an approved child car seat or harness on board.Source |
| Lap infant limits | If one adult travels with two infants, one infant must use an approved child car seat on a separate passenger seat, while the other uses an infant seat belt on the adult's lap.Source |
| Turning 2 during the trip | If an infant turns two before the next flight in the booking, they are required to have their own seat for safety reasons.Source |
| Youngest age to fly | A newborn may fly between 48 hours and seven days of age if you have obtained medical clearance.Source |
| Bassinet | Bassinets are available on a first-come, first-served basis in Premium Economy and Economy Class. They measure 768mm (L) x 298mm (W) x 158mm (H) and support a maximum weight of 14kg.Source |
| Stroller | A compact, foldable, lightweight stroller can be brought into the cabin if it is under 7kg and its combined dimensions (length, width, height) do not exceed 115cm. It counts as one piece of your cabin baggage allowance.Source |
| Checking a car seat | In addition to the standard free checked baggage allowance on Singapore Airlines flights, you can check in a fully collapsible stroller and a car seat.Source |
| Infant baggage | Depending on the itinerary and travel class, infants receive a free checked baggage allowance of up to 10kg (Weight Concept) or one piece up to 23kg/32kg (Piece Concept) on SIA flights.Source |
| Family seating | When traveling with young children in the same booking, you can select standard seats for free on a first-come, first-served basis, excluding emergency exit rows.Source |
| Youngest age to fly alone | For safety reasons, children below 5 years of age are not permitted to travel unaccompanied.Source |
| Flights allowed | For unaccompanied minors with a transfer flight, the connection time cannot be more than 24 hours.Source |
Lap infants and infant fares
On Singapore Airlines, an infant is a child at least seven days old and under two years of age. Each infant must travel with an adult who is at least 18 years old. If an adult is traveling with two infants, one infant must be secured in a purchased seat with an approved car seat, while the other can be on the adult’s lap. If your child turns two before the next flight in your booking, they will need their own seat for that flight for safety reasons.
“For infants At least seven days old and under two years old. Each infant must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If you’ve purchased a separate passenger seat for a child under three years old, you may be able to bring a child car seat or harness for use on board.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“In special cases where only one adult is available to travel with two infants. One of the infants will be required to use an approved child car seat on a separate passenger seat while the other will use an infant seat belt on the adult’s lap.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If your infant is crossing his or her second birthday before the start of the subsequent flight in the booking, as he or she will require a seat due to safety requirement.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Newborns and proof of age
A newborn between 48 hours and seven days old may be permitted to fly, but only if you have obtained medical clearance. The airline’s page that we checked does not specify what kind of documentation is required for medical clearance, so be sure to ask what you need to provide when you book your travel.
“If you have medical clearance to fly with a newborn between 48 hours and seven days of age.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Bassinets
Bassinets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for passengers with infants in Premium Economy and Economy Class. They are designed for a maximum weight of 14kg. The dimensions are 768mm (L) x 298mm (W) x 158mm (H). Because availability is not guaranteed, it is a good idea to request a bassinet as early as possible when you book your flight.
Full details, with the airline’s own wording: Singapore Airlines bassinet: what the airline says.
“Bassinet seats in Premium Economy and Economy Class are reserved for passengers with infants, on a first-come-first-served basis. Each bassinet measures at 768mm (L) x 298mm (W) x 158mm (H) and can support a maximum weight of 14kg.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Strollers and car seats
You can check a fully collapsible stroller and a car seat for free on Singapore Airlines flights, in addition to your standard checked baggage allowance. A compact, foldable stroller that is under 7kg and has combined dimensions (length, width, height) under 115cm can be brought into the cabin. This stroller counts as one piece of your cabin baggage allowance. If you have purchased a separate seat for a child under three years old, you may be able to use an approved child car seat or an AmSafe CARES harness on board.
Full details, with the airline’s own wording: Singapore Airlines car seat and stroller policy.
“You can carry a compact, foldable lightweight stroller on board the cabin if it meets the requirements below. The stroller will be regarded as one piece of cabin baggage, and will count towards your cabin baggage allowance.
Less than 7kg, and sum of length, width and height should not exceed 115cm.”Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Baby baggage
Infants are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance on Singapore Airlines flights. Depending on your itinerary and travel class, this allowance is either up to 10kg or one piece of baggage up to 23kg or 32kg. The airline’s page that we checked does not specify how to determine which allowance applies to your ticket, so it is best to confirm the exact weight or piece limit for your infant’s bag when you book.
“Infants are entitled to up to 10kg (Weight Concept) or 1 piece of baggage up to 23kg/32kg (Piece Concept) of free checked baggage allowance on SIA flights, depending on the itinerary and class of travel.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Sitting together
When you travel with young children in the same booking, Singapore Airlines allows you to select standard seats for free. This is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For safety reasons, this option does not apply to seats in the emergency exit row. To ensure your family can sit together, it is a good idea to select your seats as soon as you are able to after booking your flights.
“Select standard seats for free, on a first-come-first-served basis, when you travel with young children in the same booking. This excludes seats in the emergency exit row due to flight safety requirement.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Kids flying alone
For safety reasons, children under 5 years old are not permitted to travel alone on Singapore Airlines. The airline’s page that we checked mentions rules for unaccompanied minors with connecting flights, stating that connection times should not exceed 24 hours. However, it does not specify the age range for this service or any associated fees. You will need to confirm the details of the unaccompanied minor service directly with the airline.
“If your child is below 5 years of age, for their safety, we cannot allow them to travel unaccompanied.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“If they have a transfer flight, connection times should not exceed 24 hours.”
Official wording, singaporeair.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
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